Joseph Farwell Glidden's invention of one of the most widely-used types of barbed wire in 1873 helped change the history of the American West and had far-reaching impact throughout the world. His Homestead in DeKalb, IL, is being preserved and restored by a not-for-profit organization founded in 1995. Both the home and the barn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We welcome your visit and encourage your membership!
Glidden Homestead
921 W. Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 60115
(Behind Glidden Florist)
Open Sundays 12-4 PM
(815) 756-7904
Jessi@gliddenhomestead.org
Thank you to everyone who supported Barb City's Barbed Wire Weekend!
Check out 815Cinema's video of the event by clicking here
Join us for a Patent Party on November 24, and Holiday at the Homestead on December 1. More details here
Our winter "Soup-er Sundays" schedule will be released in December. Stay tuned!
We will be closed December 22 and December 29.
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